GSA on Aging
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) brings together educators, clinicians, administrators, researchers, and students who share their experiences, expertise, and innovations in aging. The GSA On Aging Podcast series covers a wide range of topics related to aging and gerontology. It features interviews with experts and discussions on research papers published in various GSA journals. The series explores various aspects of aging, including dementia, technology, ageism, age-friendly communities, and other relevant issues affecting older adults.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Dr. Degenholtz interviewed Dr. Brian Kaskie at University of Iowa about his research on use of cannabis among older adults. He published a Policy Studies paper, The Increasing Use of Cannabis Among Older Americans: A Public Health Crisis or Viable Policy Alternative? and has had several additional papers on this important topic. After having a fascinating and wide ranging conversation as befits the topic with Dr. Kaskie, Dr. Degenholtz called his mom for her opinion!
You can learn more about Dr. Kaskie's research on his project website.
Policy Studies Article: The Increasing Use of Cannabis Among Older Americans: A Public Health Crisis or Viable Policy Alternative? (December 2017 issue of The Gerontologist)
Measurement Article: Measuring Attitudes Toward Medical and Recreational Cannabis Among Older Adults in Colorado (Published online on May 14, 2019 in The Gerontologist)
Thursday May 09, 2019
Thursday May 09, 2019
Dr. Degenholtz interviewed Dr. Victoria Burns about her paper, Homeless for the First Time in Later Life. She shared her motivation for this line of research. She also discussed a fascinating documentary project she is working that brings to life the stories of homeless older adults in Calgary. You can learn more about "Beyond Housing" on the StoryHive website. https://www.storyhive.com/project/show/id/3601
Article (April 2019 issue of The Gerontologist)
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
The Real Faces of Careers in Aging Podcast episode with Jacqueline Pelliccione-Friel, MBA, CALA, Executive Director, Brandywine Senior Living, Haddonfield, New Jersey
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
The Real Faces of Careers in Aging Podcast episode with Dora Eirby, CNA,Woodhaven Manor Nursing Home, Demopolis, Alabama
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
The Real Faces of Careers in Aging Podcast episode with Elizabeth Ann Fetner, MBA, LNHA, Executive Director, Trillium Woods, Lifecare Services, Plymouth, Minnesota
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
The Real Faces of Careers in Aging Podcast episode with Audrey R. Wathen, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, The New Jewish Home, New York, New York
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
The Real Faces of Careers in Aging Podcast episode with Sahar Edalati, Executive Director, Sunrise in Senior Living, Los Angeles, California
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
The Real Faces of Careers in Aging Podcast episode with Akira McPherson, Staff Development Coordinator, Vi Lakeside Village, Lantana, Florida
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
The Real Faces of Careers in Aging Podcast episode with Wendy Steinberg, Vice President of Communications, RiverSpring Health, Hebrew Home, Riverdale, New York